Description
Homemade Fresh Cranberry Sauce is the perfect addition to your holiday table, balancing sweet and tart flavors with a delightful texture from whole and burst cranberries. This easy-to-make sauce is far superior to store-bought versions, elevating your festive meals with its vibrant color and fresh taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious side dish that complements turkey, ham, or any holiday spread. Enjoy the warm spices of cinnamon and bright notes of orange zest in this classic American recipe that serves 8.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water, discarding bruised or soft berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until most cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Stir gently.
- Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks. Allow to cool completely before serving or refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg